Lecture 3

  Who was responsible for bringing horses back to North America?  Spanish (1500’s)  Some of these horses returned to the wild and became known as?  Mustang Domestication & Early Use

  By the late 1800’s  Towns and cities had growing needs for horses  Central element in urban life  Horses created much  Revenue throughout the country  Exploration of the new frontier  Further increased the needs for the horse Colonization of North America

  1800’s  Horse population grew rapidly  Rural horse populations estimated  ~ 8 million  Mules also increased in numbers due to  Bigger and heavier farm equipment  Especially valued in coal mines Colonization of North America

  In the 1850’s  Became an essential part of urban fire protection  Transportation  Agriculture  Military Urban Growth

  Significant role in the growth of urban America?  Draft horse  First means of public transit  Horse cars  By 1886  Over 100,000 horses and mules used in >300 cities Urban Growth

  What has occurred in the last 100 years?  Work  Pleasure  According to USDA how many horses in US in 1915?  ~23 million  > 95% used for work Modern Day Use

  How many horses in U.S> in 1960’s?  < 3 million  Present Day Numbers?  Exceed 10 million  Used mostly for what?  Pleasure Modern Day Use

  Majority of the world’s horses, donkeys, and mules  Not found in the U.S  What % of horses in U.S.?  8%  What % of donkeys and mules  >1% Status and Future of the Horse Industry

  How many horses in the world?  ~60 million  Where are the majority found?  More than half are found in  Asia and South America  Mexico, Europe, and U.S.  All have significant populations Status and Future of the Horse Industry

  Donkeys  Most are found in Africa and Asia (~80%)  Worldwide population is ~43 million  Only ~ 54,000 in U.S.  Mules  Worldwide population ~15 million  84% located in Mexico, S. America, and Asia  U.S. has ~28,000 Distribution of Donkeys and Mules

  Number of owners, service providers, & employees?  4.6 million  Equine Spectators?  Tens of millions  Owners?  2 million U.S. Domestic Horse Industry

  Direct economic effect on U.S.?  $39 billion annually  Number of full time equivalent jobs?  460,000 annually  Amount of taxes paid by industry?  $1.9 billion annually U.S. Domestic Horse Industry

  Annual household income of horse owners  34% <$50,000  28% >$100,000  46% $25,000 - $75,000  70% of horse owners live in communities of  50,000 or less U.S. Domestic Horse Industry

  Texas is home to how many horses?  ~1 million  Texas leads the nation in what breeds?  AQHA, APHA, ApHC, AMHA  Texas is only second to who in total Arabian and Thoroughbred stallions  CA Texas Horse Industry

 How many horse owners in Texas? ~300,000 ~ 1 million horse industry participants > 43,000 FT jobs in Texas Compares with: Rubber Products, Ag. Forestry and Fishery Services, Wood Products, and Transportation Texas Horse Industry

 Participants associate horses with what? Quality of Life, Pleasure, and Recreation How much do Texas Horse owners have invested in Barns, vehicles, trailers, tack, and all other related equipment? $13 billion !!!! Texas Horse Industry

 Annual maintenance? $2.1 billion Annually spent attending events? $3 billion Annual cash receipts for horses bought and sold? $354 million Texas Horse Industry

  Texas Horses are valued at $4.2 billion  Total impact to Texas economy exceeds  $5.2 billion annually Texas Horse Industry

 Primary Careers Requiring Daily Contact with Horses  Veterinarian  Extension Horse Specialist  Trainer  Geneticist  Stable Manager/Foreman  Nutritionist  Riding Instructor/Coach  Veterinarian's Assistant  College Professor  Breeder  Pedigree Analyst  Auctioneer  County Agriculture Agent  Tour Guide  Artificial Inseminator  Veterinary Technician  Horse-Buyer  Youth Director  Farrier-Corrective Shoeing  Bloodstock Agent  College Instructor  Stallion Manager  Rehabilitation Therapist  Broodmare Manager  Clinician  Foaling Crewman  Farm/Ranch Manager  Stunt Rider or Double in Movies  Technical School Teacher

 Support Positions Without Daily Contact with Horses  Real Estate  Attorney  Clothing Designer  Accountant  Boot Manufacturer  High School Teacher  Commercial Artist  Research  Illustrator  Insurance  Advertising  Public Relations  Reporter/Journalist  Director of Technical School  Horse Trailer Designer  Pest Control Specialist  Laboratory Technician  Feed Store Operator  Tack and Equipment Maker  Author  Carpenter  Author  Leather Dealer  Sales of Timing Equipment  Wholesale Tack Sales  Sales of Agricultural Equipment  Wholesale Clothing Sales  Pharmaceutical Sales  Feed Sales  Feed Manufacturer

 Careers In Racing Industry  Track Veterinarian  Racing Chemist  Marketing and Publicity  Judge  Track Maintenance  Timing Equipment Engineer  Racing Steward  Paddock Judge  Director of Mutuels  Stable Superintendent  Racing Commissioner  Publicity Staff  Grounds Manager  Turf Club Director  Track Photographer  Horse Identifier  Track Manager  Announcer  Program Director  Facility Maint. Engineer  Trainer  Jockey  Exercise Rider